Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1807-01-19 - 1870-10-12
Biography
President, W&L, 1865-1870. C. in C. Confederate armies, 1865. See Douglas Southall Freeman, R. E. Lee, 4 vls., 1934-35.
Gender
- Male
Occupations
Places
- Stratford Hall (Va.) (Place of Birth)
- Lexington (Va.) (Place of Death)
- Virginia (Other)
Languages Used
- English
Found in 402 Collections and/or Records:
Robert E. Lee to Unknown Individual, 1854-03-29
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 26
Abstract
Robert E. Lee writes a letter of recommendation for Mr. A.A. Bursley.
Dates:
1854-03-29
Robert E. Lee to W. J. Magrath Esq., 1862-02-28
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 51
Abstract
Robert E. Lee requests infrastructural and logistical accommodations for the movement of troops stationed along the line of the road and protection of Charleston and Savannah.
Dates:
1862-02-28
Robert E. Lee to W. N. Pendleton, 1862-10-10
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 68
Abstract
Robert E. Lee advises which route Pendleton should take.
Dates:
1862-10-10
Robert E. Lee to William Henry Fitzhugh Lee, 1853-03-03
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 19
Abstract
Robert E. Lee writes to his son updating him on family matters and inquiring about his wrist.
Dates:
1853-03-03
Robert E. Lee to Winfield Scott, 1861-04-20
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 46
Abstract
Robert E. Lee resigns from the United States Army, attributing it to the necessity of protecting his home state.
Dates:
1861-04-20
Robert E. Lee's Oath of Office for Washington College, 1865-10-02
Item
Scope and Contents
This document is Robert E. Lee's signed Oath of office as President of Washington College. It is signed William White.
Dates:
1865-10-02
Robert E. Lee's will, 1846-08-01
Item
Scope and Contents
This document is Robert E. Lee's last will and testament. There is also a note on back of will from November 7, 1870.
Dates:
1846-08-01
Robert H. Patterson to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-03
Item — Box 7A, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents
This letter was written by Robert H. Patterson of Abingdon, Virginia on February 3, 1866. Patterson wrote to request Lee send to him a catalog of Washington College as well as the Law School.
Dates:
1866-02-03
Robert V. Richardson to Robert E. Lee, 1866-05-02
Item — Box 7A, Folder: 57
Scope and Contents
This letter by Robert Vinkler Richardson is for Robert E. Lee. Richardson is trying to establish foreign investment in the southern American cotton industry. His letter is written on a circular sent out to different cotton planters.
Dates:
1866-05-02
S. D. Stuart to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-14
Item — Box 7A, Folder: 46
Scope and Contents
This letter was written by S. D. Stuart from Baltimore, Maryland on March 14, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Stuart writes on behalf of Mrs. James Robb, asking for a likeness of Lee, whom she greatly admires.
Dates:
1866-03-14
S. J. Henderson to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-27
Item — Box 7A, Folder: 50
Scope and Contents
This letter to Robert E. Lee is from S. J. Henderson. Henderson and Judge Charles Lewis McConnell have heard Lee plans to write a book on the American Civil War. Henderson and McConnell ask to have publishing agency in Kentucky for Lee's book.
Dates:
1866-03-27
S. P. Cunningham to Robert E. Lee, 1866-04-12
Item — Box 7A, Folder: 54
Scope and Contents
S. P. Cunningham of Kentucky wants to obtain Washington College catalogues for Fairview Academy students wanting to attend.
Dates:
1866-04-12
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1865-10-14
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1865-10-14
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1865-11-15
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1865-11-15
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866-01-25
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1866-01-25
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866-02-13
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1866-02-13
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866-07-09
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1866-07-09
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866-07-11
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1866-07-11
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866-09-22
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1866-09-22
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1866
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1866
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866-10-04
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1866-10-04
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1867-02-09
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1867-02-09
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1867-07-08
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1867-07-08
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1867-04-08
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1867-04-08